Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, 2 November 2026 spotlighted India's rapidly expanding solar and renewable energy sector, stating that the country's solar journey is 'opening up new opportunities' — remarks timed ahead of the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026 and the 9th Assembly of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) in New Delhi.

The Prime Minister shared two posts on social media highlighting articles on India's clean energy progress, including one authored by Union Renewable Energy Minister Prahlad Joshi and another co-authored by philanthropist Michael Bloomberg and Joshi on the growth of renewable energy in India.

What Modi Said

'India's solar energy journey is opening up new opportunities,' Modi said, sharing Joshi's article on the expansion of solar power and its future prospects. The Prime Minister noted that the article covers solar-powered agriculture, energy storage, domestic manufacturing, and the creation of green jobs as India works toward a target of 500 GW of renewable energy capacity.

A second post drew attention to the Bloomberg-Joshi co-authored piece, which covers the growth of India's renewable energy sector, the expansion of rooftop solar installations, and investments in energy storage and transmission infrastructure.

Minister Joshi on Clean Energy Transition

Joshi said India's clean energy transition was creating new possibilities 'for millions from rooftops to farmlands.' He credited Prime Minister Modi's vision as the driving force behind flagship programmes including PM Surya Ghar, PM-KUSUM, the National Green Hydrogen Mission, and domestic solar manufacturing initiatives.

In a post on X, Joshi described India's renewable energy revolution as 'a model for a cleaner and more sustainable future,' adding that the clean energy transition was simultaneously driving economic growth and strengthening energy security.

India's 500 GW Target and Global Role

Joshi said he looked forward to welcoming global leaders and innovators at the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026 to forge stronger clean energy partnerships. He added that as India prepares to host the summit and the 9th ISA Assembly, the country's experience offers 'valuable lessons for the global clean energy transition.'

India's renewable energy ambition is among the most aggressive in the developing world. The 500 GW target — a cornerstone of the country's commitments under the Paris Agreement — spans solar, wind, hydro, and green hydrogen, with solar accounting for the largest share of planned capacity additions.

Key Programmes Driving the Push

PM Surya Ghar aims to bring rooftop solar to one crore households, while PM-KUSUM targets solar-powered irrigation for farmers. The National Green Hydrogen Mission envisions India as a global hub for green hydrogen production and export. Together, these schemes position clean energy as both a climate and an economic development strategy.

With two major international clean energy events converging in India, the spotlight on the country's solar progress is set to intensify in the days ahead.